Serenity and Anna getting used to Velille life.

Serenity (left) and Anna (right) have been quite busy cooking, cleaning, making cakes, making and visiting with new friends here, answering knocks on the door and hosting and getting ready for visitors. They hit the ground running on arrival, but then a few days later were slowed down a bit by some of our friendly bacteria here. They are both feeling better by now, and have already been a huge blessing to us.

Youth coming soon!

        We are looking forward to the arrival of two young ladies on Nov 18th.  Serenity Martin is from OK and has been along term friend of our family.  Her father, Vern Martin was Gordon's pastor during our courtship and engagement.  She and her parents felt lead to volunteer her service here especially over the time our baby is due to arrive.  Anna Kimberlin is from TX, and she and her parents felt lead to send her along with Serenity.  Lord willing they will be here with us from Nov 18th to March 19th.  The last 6 weeks of that, being out in Arequipa.

        Nels Klewin, is planning on joining us in the work here from Dec. 20th until sometime around May.  He was here for a few months last year with Stephen, and has felt the Lord leading him back, which we consider an answer to prayer.  He will be helping me with the preaching, discipleship, Bible sales, and excursions in the country.  He will also be taking over things here while we are out in Arequipa Feb. and March.

        Merlin Yoder is planning on being here and helping Nels during most of our time in Arequipa.

        Stephen is planning on visiting us sometime in Dec. for a week or so, as are the Detwiler and Swanson families from NC.

        Please be praying for each of these youth who are planning on serving Christ in this way.